Nissan OEM Pressure Plate Cover Washer EACH VQ37VHR The importance of pressure plate bolts in a racing or hi-performance street application cannot be emphasized nearly enough. These fasteners play a key role in both the performance and safety of a vehicle. Replacing those pressure plate bolts during the rebuild is key to making sure that your drivetrain will stay in one piece. You also cannot forget about those washers that sit outside of the pressure plate cover. Having all the hardware to a rebuild is always adviced.